
Ludwig
Ludwig
Release: 1973-03-07·Runtime: 239m·★ 7.4
DramaHistory
Historical evocation of Ludwig, king of Bavaria, from his crowning in 1864 until his death in 1886, as a romantic hero. Fan of Richard Wagner, betrayed by him, in love with his cousin Elisabeth of Austria, abandoned by her, tormented by his homosexuality, he will little by little slip towards madness.
Production Countries
GermanyFranceItalyMonaco
Production Companies
Cinétel
Mega Film
Divina-Film
Dieter Geissler Filmproduktion
Taurus Film
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Friedrich von Ledeburas Hofmarschall (uncredited)
Helmut Bergeras Ludwig
Umberto Orsinias Count von Holnstein
Mark Burnsas Hans von Bülow
Trevor Howardas Richard Wagner
Maurizio Bonugliaas Mayr
Kurt Großkurthas Minister of Finance
Carla Mancini
Raika Jurias Matilde
Sonia Petrovnaas Sophie
Marc Porelas Richard Hornig
Nora Riccias Countess Ida Ferenczy
Henning Schlüteras Minister Fistermeister
Romy Schneideras Elisabeth of Austria
Helmut Griemas Dürckheim
John Moulder-Brownas Prince Otto
Folker Bohnetas Joseph Kainz
Silvana Manganoas Cosima von Bülow
Heinz Moogas Professor von Gudden
Gérard Herteras Prince Luitpold
Gert Fröbeas Father Hoffmann
Adriana Astias Lila von Buliowski
Anne-Marie Hanschkeas Princess Ludovika, Elisabeth's Mother
Louise Vincent
Angelo Casadeias Priest (uncredited)Crew
" />Stefano PatriziAssistant Editor
" />Jacques OffenbachMusic
" />Luchino ViscontiScreenplay, Director, Story
" />Louise VincentSecond Assistant Director
" />Robert SchumannMusic
" />Richard WagnerMusic
" />Ruggero MastroianniEditor
" />Gabriella PescucciAssistant Costume Designer
" />Piero TosiCostume Design
" />Federico Del ZoppoCamera Operator
" />Daniele NannuzziAssistant Camera
" />Suso Cecchi d'AmicoScreenplay